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This Week in Logistics News (January 14-18, 2019)

Talking Logistics

Also this week, as reported by Reuters , “Ford, technology giant IBM, South Korean cathode maker LG Chem and China’s Huayou Cobalt have joined forces in the first blockchain project to monitor cobalt supplies from Democratic Republic of Congo.”. general manager, said in an interview.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. Cape Verde.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. To maintain control of transportation budget consumption, the entire logistics process must be evaluated: Check. To meet changing consumer demand worldwide, a company needs a global transport management system that accomplishes four key goals. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Costa Rica.